Public land that may allow hunting in Vernon County, Wisconsin
4 listed public land units overlap Vernon County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Wisconsin unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 52,684 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Crawford County, La Crosse County + 4 more |
| Scattered Forest Lands State forest | 8,290 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Vilas County, Oneida County + 6 more |
| Statewide Wildlife Habitat State wildlife / game area | 3,698 | State: department of natural resources | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Oneida County, St. Croix County + 17 more |
| Champion Valley Timber Demo Forest State forest | 51 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Vernon County |